TITLE:       Content Area Specialist - Science                                             CLASSIFICATION:  Teacher
FLSA:        Exempt                                                                                      DEPARTMENT:  Curriculum                         

SALARY:   $48,000-$113,997                                                          WORK YEAR:      200 days
 

DESCRIPTION:   Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, the Content Area Specialist develops and monitors implementation of the District's content area curriculum Pre-K � 12.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to aligning curriculum Pre-K- 12 with Common Core standards, facilitating Vertical Teams, and working with teachers to ensure that knowledge and skills specified in the Illinois Learning Standards are taught at each grade level.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Illinois teacher certification or the ability to attain Illinois certification with major coursework in content area and four years or more of successful teaching experience preferred.  Experience providing staff development and/or peer coaching is desirable.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

1. Content Area Curriculum
2. Common Core Standards
3. Best Practices in Curriculum and Instruction
4. Assessment Practices for Content Area
5. Danielson Evaluation and student growth assessments

Ability to:

1. Work effectively in a team environment with teachers and other stakeholders
2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
3. Align curriculum to state and national standards
4. Generate solutions to instructional problems

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  (May not include all duties performed)

1. Align curriculum with state and national standards
2. Facilitate vertical teams Pre-K-12.
3. Facilitate the development of instructional timelines and assessments for each grade level and/or course.
4. Assist with the development of test banks of questions for each grade level and/or course.
5. Collaborate with supervisor to develop and implement a plan to provide staff development that supports teacher's instruction of course/grade level learning standards.
6. 6. Be a resource for teachers on district and state assessment.
7. Analyze appropriate assessment data and share analysis with appropriate stakeholders. Monitor student achievement.
8. Study current instructional practices used in the district by collecting and analyzing data.
9. Stay abreast of content area curriculum changes at the state and national level, including the evolution of future testing. Inform and educate all stakeholders about these changes.
10. Research and share instructional resources and curriculum materials including software and websites that will enable teachers to be more effective.
11. Expand and build an inclusive AP/Pre AP Program as evidenced by increased enrollment and success in the AP courses and on the AP exam.
12. Research successful schools and disseminate information to appropriate stakeholders.
13. Participates in professional organizations, disseminate information to teachers and administrators, and identify trends and opportunities to improve the content area program.
14. Recruit highly qualified, competent teachers in the content area.
15. Communicate with parents and be an advocate for the content area.
16. Facilitate the textbook adoption cycle.
17. Participate on curriculum committees and in program evaluation.
18. Perform other duties necessary to his/her position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and make frequent use of the computer. Reading and making reports are often required.  Daily travel is required between buildings and offices.  The employee must frequently synthesize complex material and make recommendations.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and using the computer.